Solo Queue - A World of Warcraft Podcast

Kicking off 2026 with Denethar! - Ep 35

SOLO QUEUE DISCORD now available:  https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU

 

Show Notes 

Welcome to Episode 35! – 1:24        

Welcome to the Solo Queue to Denethar, host of Azeroth United, another fantastic podcast started in 2023

 

“What Have You Done Lately?” and a bit of news – 14:57  

Projects and spreadsheets and Housing and Remix

 

Grand Tour Kind of Announced – 18:29

Over the course of 2026, I will be diving into every dungeon and raid in World of Warcraft.  Each month another expansion’s worth of end game to report on.  Stay tuned.

 

News – 38:16

Pre-patch is nigh. Blizzard video explains it all: https://youtu.be/fp8Ngxzrwxg?si=isQBdEBmsZSiTf7U

Legion Remix ends January 19 at 1:00 (this turns out to be utter bullshit – tune in next time, rant incoming)

Haranir introduction video from Blizzard: “Everything You Need to Know, featuring Fiamma” https://youtu.be/Jk1t4FhXyyc

Customization of races imbalance

Burning Crusade Anniversary pre-patch rollout

Solo Queue Discord site now open to fans of the show; here is the invite code: https://discord.gg/nXQVqERcSU

Twitch drop now available is the Cuddly Green Grrgle Housing Décor Item, from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17.

Sad news that podcast Live, Laugh, Lore will be stopping its run next month as it hits episode 200; Gin and Ali, you will be missed by many!

 

Drink of the Month – 1:24:53

Without prompting, Denethar created the first original drink for the Solo Queue, the Nightwatcher!  Try it.

2 oz. Bourbon

1 oz. Chambord or other blackberry liqueur

¼ oz. simple syrup

¼ oz. lemon juice

2-3 dashes of bitters (experiment, the world’s your oyster)

Top with ginger beer

 

Main Topic:  Denethar – 1:28:06

A conversation about WoW, Classic, names, life, podcasting, and so much more.

 

Lightning Round! – 2:18:38

Will Denethar survive the relentless assault of my inquisition?

 

Outro – 2:37:46

Thanks to Denethar for this long overdue conversation, Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening.

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow

Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Case, Pasta Matt, Maccus, and Luch!  And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Wednesday, Eric, and TJ!

Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest.  Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue.

Find Denethar on Twitter @denethar

Find the Azeroth United website at azerothunitedpod.com and on Twitter @azupodcast

You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Enjoy the pre-patch everyone, it’s going to be a 12.0 world.

“Take care.  We love you all.  And we will see you out there."

We had some technical difficulties at Solo Queue Headquarters as the year came to a close.  Fortunately, lost data was recovered and the episode is ready!  But, given it is New Year's Eve (here), I am skipping the show notes for now.  Enjoy and on to 2026!

Dave

HDYS Interview with Jibbs and Kash of Azeroth Morning Radio! - Ep 33

Show Notes 

Welcome to Episode 33! – 2:29        

We dodged two goblin toughs for a few moments, but we will need to get the show going before they return.

 

“What Have You Done Lately?” and a bit of news – 3:07    

Great response to Episode 32 and in particular the profile of my deceased uncle

Did anyone notice the missing intro and outro music in Ep. 32?  Had to do a quick fix and re-upload

11.2.7 is out and I have not jumped into Housing

Exciting to see all the creativity around Housing

Will drive players into a lot of old content

Please be patient while it all gets sorted and adjusted – this is a monumental addition to WoW

I need to get into the 11.2.7 questline before it gets spoiled all over the place for me

Main Topic: Interview with Jibbs and Kash – 14:54

We chat about the success of Azeroth Morning Radio, its inspirations, and all the work behind it.  Of course, we mix in plenty of WoW talk along with some 11.2.7, our outlook on WoW in general, possible systems improvements, what they identify with in game, and, yes, Housing (they snuck in before we recorded without me – see if they ever get invited back to this show)

 

Lightning Round with two people! – 1:27:52

This is my chance to pit co-host against co-host and see who know whom better.  Will it be quick?  No.  Will it cause a podcast divorce?  Maybe, but if so, we have that covered, too.

 

Outro – 1:43:28

Thanks to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening.

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow

Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Case, and Pasta Matt!  And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Wednesday, Eric, and TJ!

Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest.  Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue.

Find Kash on Twitter @kashquests; email AMR

Find Jibbs on Twitter @jibbsirl

Contact Azeroth Morning Radio by email at [email protected]; visit the website azerothmorningradio.com

You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Happy Winterveil and Merry Christmas!

“We will see you out there."

My WoW Family (Part 2) and the Story of Norm - Ep 32

Show Notes 

Welcome to Episode 32! – 1:06        

After the first part of My WoW Family dropped, I was sidelined by some horrible throat cold.  Hard to record without a voice.  Having mostly recovered, it is time to continue the journey.

 

“What Have You Done Lately?” and a bit of news – 6:53    

I am going to Blizzcon! Tickets and hotel acquired!  Will I see you there?  Let me know.

Beta access has launched but I don’t have access because unlike when you buy a Blizzcon ticket, your Battle.Net account is not connected to your purchase of the Collector’s Edition. Will I have early access to Housing on December 2?

Little progress in Legion Remix; wouldn’t screenshots from the game make for great wall paintings for Housing décor?

Surprise! I am NOT actually participating in the 21st anniversary events; stopped after a single trivia question

 

Main Topic: On Final WoW Family Story – 20:44

The most recent member of my WoW family appeared when helping me kill a K’aresh rare and hung out to teach me about Devourer Invasions

 

Raid of the Month:  Manaforge Omega? – 29:11

Now a few weeks ago, but the Lion’s Pride Tavern raid team was kind enough to let me run through 6 bosses of Heroic with them!  They might not have known it was my first ever current content raid, but they might have guessed from a few of my actions or inactions.

 

Profile of My Uncle Norm – 57:01

My uncle Norm was 9 years older than me and took me under his wing when he didn’t have to.  Then we drifted apart, and even stayed apart despite both playing WoW.  And then he passed away.  This profile dives into his WoW roster to see what I can learn about my uncle in his final years.  Thanks for listening along.  And thanks to my Aunt Connie for sharing Norm’s story and his account with me.

 

Drink of the Month – 1:46:13

Straight from my uncle’s bank, we crack a couple of Nethergarde Bitters and toast those who we all have lost.

 

SQ Mailbag – 1:47:37

Apple and Spotify and email – we finally catch up in the SQ Mailbag; keep the feedback coming!

 

Big Solo Queue Announcement! – 2:01:36

Why not start a Solo Together Housing Neighborhood and maybe even a guild?  Interested?  Let me know.

 

Outro – 2:05:33

Thanks to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening.

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow

Thank you to contributing patrons Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, Greybeard, Case, and Pasta Matt!  And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Wednesday, Eric, and TJ!

Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest.  Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue.

You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Lots of gratitude as we approach American Thanksgiving.  See you in December for an interview episode.

“I will see you out there."

My WoW Family (Part 1) - Ep 31

Show Notes 

Welcome to Episode 31! – 3:13         

After playing World of Warcraft alone for many years, it turns out that I have made some listeners, supporters, and friends along the way.  This episode (and the second half to follow shortly) aims to introduce you to my WoW family, the people who fit into my somewhat unsolo solo WoW life.

 

“What Have You Done Lately?” – 7:39           

Grateful to have guested on Lion’s Pride Tavern, episode 450!

Roster changes, now up to 66, but still leveling through Headless Horseman and candy buckets

Have jumped into Legion Remix, but not quite to the crazy bronze grabbing level – close

Couple of Headless Horseman encounter stories

 

News – 27:52

A second new podcast alert – The Journey – A World of Warcraft Podcast has launched with a couple episodes; Winkari found inspiration for his casual WoW podcast from right here in Solo Queue!

2.7 coming with various features

Midnight news includes beta testing on Nov. 11, portal room changes

New Xbox will run on Windows, which can run Battle.net, which can run WoW

Add-on culling; will I soon have to give up my Elvui?

My thoughts on Blizzard’s push to reduce WoW complexity, including my Three Game Analogy where I compare WoW with the board games Scrabble, Risk, and my personal favorite, The Longest Day from Avalon Hill

 

Main Topic:  My WoW Family – 54:04

My first WoW friend Kraise

Two partitions on a Dell Precision M6800 17” that were my first two WoW computers

Solo from 2015 to 2023 for various reasons

Birth of Solo Queue

Fellow WoW podcasters begin connect with me beginning with Gershom from TB; also Gin, Ali from LLL, Ease from RM, Denathar from AU, briefly Scott Johnson, and Jason from TSZ

Snek of Vol’dun is my far away friend!

Running M+2 keys with CasualCoo – check him out on Twitch

SQ patron Case runs me through some Legion Remix dungeons and raids, including getting my M+30 achievement transmog!

 

Announcement

Going to split this big topic into two halves and return shortly with a unique Raid of the Month, my profile of a special WoW player in my life, the SQ mailbag, and a big announcement!

 

Outro – 1:47:51

Thanks to Blizzard for the amazing music and sound, to OGRE for intro/outro music, my lovely and supportive wife, my family, and YOU for listening.

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/soloqueuewow

Thank you to contributing patrons, Andrew, Righteous Bandy, ThatSkyGuy, Cyn, Snek of Voldun, Jon, Scott, Jeru, Raven, and Greybeard.  And thanks to free members Max, Eddie, Bear, Friends of Wumpus, Sean, Curro, Aronaar, AedinNahkriin, Guardian Sandy, Alice, Don, Kamil, Case and welcome to Wednesday, Eric, and TJ!

Subscribe to the podcast at your podcast feed of choice, Apple, Spotify, and all the rest.  Leave a 5-star rating and a written review to help grow Solo Queue.

You can contact me at soloqueuewow at gmail.com, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Solo Queue will return in My WoW Family (Part 2).

“I will see you out there."